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Wembanyama Tops 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams in New Positionless Era
sports3 days ago

Wembanyama Tops 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams in New Positionless Era

The NBA unveiled the 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams via a 100‑media member ballot. Victor Wembanyama was the lone unanimous First Team pick with 200 points; the First Team also included Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The Second Team featured Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby and Dyson Daniels. The teams are positionless this year, with several first‑time honorees; Gobert now has nine total All-Defensive selections and Wembanyama’s defensive profile continues to rise.

Wembanyama, Holmgren Lead NBA All-Defensive Teams
basketball3 days ago

Wembanyama, Holmgren Lead NBA All-Defensive Teams

Victor Wembanyama was the lone unanimous pick to the First Team All-Defense, with Chet Holmgren also earning First Team honors alongside Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The Second Team features Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace and Dyson Daniels. Stephon Castle and Amen Thompson were close to making the second team, with Draymond Green and Toumani Camara among the next in votes. Gobert notches his eighth First Team nod, and Adebayo is highlighted as the NBA Social Justice Champion.

Wembanyama, Gobert Lead 2025–26 NBA All-Defense Teams
sports3 days ago

Wembanyama, Gobert Lead 2025–26 NBA All-Defense Teams

Victor Wembanyama headlines the 2025–26 NBA All-Defense teams, anchoring the first team with Ausar Thompson, Chet Holmgren, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The second team features Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby and Dyson Daniels. Castle and Amen Thompson narrowly missed the honors, and while All-Defense recognition is prestigious, it does not impact contracts the way All-NBA selections can.

Wembanyama and Holmgren Lead 2025-26 All-Defensive Team
sports3 days ago

Wembanyama and Holmgren Lead 2025-26 All-Defensive Team

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were named to the NBA's 2025-26 All-Defensive First Team, joined by Derrick White, Ausar Thompson and Rudy Gobert. Wembanyama, the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, anchored the Spurs with elite shot-blocking and disruptive defense, while Holmgren helped Oklahoma City post the league's best regular-season record and finished second in DPOY voting. The Thunder also had Cason Wallace on the Second Team, making them the only club with multiple All-Defensive honorees, and Wembanyama and Holmgren are currently facing off in the Western Conference Finals with Game 3 upcoming.

Thunder guards carry OKC past Lakers to complete Western sweep
2026-nba-playoffs14 days ago

Thunder guards carry OKC past Lakers to complete Western sweep

OKC closed out the Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 to complete the West semifinal sweep, led by Ajay Mitchell’s playoff career‑high 28 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35, with Holmgren delivering a late dunk to seal the win as the Thunder advance to the Western Conference Finals. Los Angeles fought back with a stronger fourth quarter and big contributions from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, but 19 Lakers turnovers produced 22 points for OKC and left questions looming about the Lakers’ offseason and LeBron’s future.

Thunder Dominate Lakers in Game 3, Push Western Semifinals to 3-0
sports16 days ago

Thunder Dominate Lakers in Game 3, Push Western Semifinals to 3-0

The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Ajay Mitchell led OKC with 24 points and 10 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and 9 assists and Chet Holmgren contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds. Rui Hachimura led LA with 21 points and LeBron James added 19. Game 4 is Monday, with OKC aiming to close out the series at home or on the road.

Holmgren shines as Thunder grab 2-0 lead, Williams hamstring could loom large
sports1 month ago

Holmgren shines as Thunder grab 2-0 lead, Williams hamstring could loom large

Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with a 19-point, 8-rebound, 4-block performance as Oklahoma City beat the Suns 120-107 to take a 2-0 series edge, but Jalen Williams left with a left hamstring strain and will undergo an MRI, creating a potential setback for OKC’s title hopes if he misses time. The Pistons leaned on depth to edge the Magic 98-83, improving balance with five players in double figures to even their series at 1-1. Desmond Bane’s 12-point, 2-for-11 shooting night for Orlando underscored the high expectations after his trade, while Suns host Game 3 on Saturday and OKC will monitor Williams (and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hand) in the days ahead.

Chet Holmgren: The Thunder’s Quiet Revolution
sports4 months ago

Chet Holmgren: The Thunder’s Quiet Revolution

Chet Holmgren, a 23-year-old Thunder star, is emerging as a franchise cornerstone with a rare blend of shooting, rim protection, and a refined handle, following an NBA title and a lucrative four-year extension. The piece traces his high-upside growth, from a Minnesotan upbringing and diverse community to OKC’s culture-driven, youth-forward roster, and explores how his evolving game—and mindset about team fit, rivalry with Victor Wembanyama, and off-court poise—could elevate the Thunder to rarefied heights.

Chet Holmgren Secures $250M Max Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
sports10 months ago

Chet Holmgren Secures $250M Max Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year max contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, worth up to $250 million, after demonstrating his value during the playoffs. The deal follows a similar extension for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the team now faces future salary cap challenges as they aim to retain their core players.

Chet Holmgren Signs $250M Max Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
sports10 months ago

Chet Holmgren Signs $250M Max Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year max rookie contract extension worth up to $250 million, solidifying Holmgren's future with the team as they continue to build a championship roster, with Holmgren set to earn significantly more in the coming seasons based on performance incentives and salary cap growth.